Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Christmas through many eyes

What does Merry Christmas mean? Maybe it is the anticipation of Santa's arrival. Perhaps it is the chance to gather with loved family and dear friends. Is it the food, gifts, lights and decorations, the music or is it the celebration of the birth of Jesus?

Many of us carryon traditions that began long ago in the far-away places that many of our ancestors called home, some of which are shared - including Christmas day.

Roman Catholics and Protestants celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25, though it is understood that this was most likely not His actual date of birth. December 25 is th...